So how do you get to a place where you can meditate? The things you want to do keep coming up to batter upon the edges of your mind, a yammering that won't stop. Do you give up the meditating? You don't have to. You also don't have to do it perfectly. Keep trying. Keep a note pad handy and when your mind becomes Grand Central Station with all your thoughts crowding in, start noting them on the pad of paper. The idea is that you won't forget and will do these things later on. As you write one down, return to your meditation.